Special Collections

The Special Collections Department was established in 1970 as a repository
for Maine related material. Virtually all available printed bibliographical,
historical, and descriptive works on the state as well as literary titles by
Maine authors are housed in this department.

Books, pamphlets, state documents, and
other forms of printed material provide extensive coverage of Maine's cities, towns,
counties, and her people and institutions. These printed resources are complemented by a
substantial body of original source materials. While the collections are largely
Maine-related, some material pertaining to broader subject areas, such as maritime
history, are also found in the department.

Please look over our policies before coming
to use the collection. Most of our boxed manuscript collections, newspapers, and
ledgers are housed in the Library Annex. We require one week's notice in order to make
those materials available.